The security of the United States is an enduring dilemma that if not properly addressed will leave the nation vulnerable to existing and future threats. The attacks of September 11, 2001 were a stark reminder of our vulnerability. Despite the...
Thesis: The history of the American Non-Commissioned Officer starts with the birth of the Army. Historical development occurs in conjunction with the historical development of the country. The United States was struggling for existence and needed a...
In this interview MAJ Matthew Davis discusses his deployment to Afghanistan as an Engineer who was part of the Combined Joint Task Force-76 (CJTF-76) working in Regional Command West (RC West) in Afghanistan. MAJ Davis describes his pre-deployment...
Roughly six months after arriving at Allied Joint Force Command-Brunssum, Lieutenant Colonel Todd Guggisberg, in January 2004, deployed to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul, Afghanistan, and began serving as the ISAF...
The foreign policy of the United States reflects the importance with which the independence and welfare of the emerging nations are regarded. Military policy contributes to foreign policy in these countries through the activities of Military...
The primary security strategy for the United States in Iraq is to help develop and secure the Iraqi people and their country. By developing the country they will be able to establish a campaign to neutralize the insurgency and also defeat the...
John Ryan joined the Army at an early age. He believed that everything he did was for the benefit of the country. He was famous because he was Custer's first sergeant. After the Army, he joined the police force continuing to serve his country. John...
John Ryan joined the Army at an early age. He believed that everything he did was for the benefit of the country. He was famous because he was Custer’s first sergeant. After the Army, he joined the police force continuing to serve his country....
The United States is committed to on-going involvement with Iraq to rebuild the country. Marines, who deploy to Iraq or are involved with Iraqis, need a basic knowledge of the country, its culture, history and present-day state of affairs. This...
Thesis: Long after the insurgency ends and Iraq has imposed a functional democracy and working constitution, the U.S. will maintain a large presence of combat forces in Iraq because of U.S. oil interests. The success of Iraq’s democracy and...
Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Global War on Terrorism have raised the interest of the United States Government in insurgencies and counterinsurgencies. There are many different types and classifications of insurgencies. Two major types are...
Thesis Statement: U.S. Coast Guard is not an effective deterrent to the war on drugs entering the U.S. because of its mission, available resources, and interagency coordination.
Discussion: As the debate continues throughout our country, we...
In this November 2012 interview, CPT Shawn Patton, US Army, Air Defense Artillery (ADA); discusses his deployment to Iraq as an executive officer for Delta Company 2-44 ADA from 2005 through 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). CPT...
The world has been under the impression that Alvin York was a conscientious objector who tried unsuccessfully to avoid serving in the Army. Technically, this was not so. Alvin did not want to go to war. He freely admits that and tells why. He says,...
In this interview, MAJ John Burrescia, US Army, Engineer; discusses his deployment to Iraq as a brigade engineer and Sapper company commander for 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division 2-8 CAV in 2006 through 2008 in support of Operation...
This research studied the effectiveness of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) policy of "constructive engagement" toward Myanmar (Burma), with the aim of recommending appropriate improvements to this policy. Myanmar is one of the...
Reporting practices of American media outlets are creating conflict between the public and the successes of the military. These conflicts are undermining support for the Global War on Terrorism in the United States. The responsibility of every...
The war in Iraq has been and still is a shock to the world. The nation is faced with
struggles here and abroad, because of the intensity and money spent on the war. Even though,
the rebels caused a great deal of problems for mission accomplishment,...
“I am writing this NCO History Paper on the Contribution of African-American
Non Commissioned Officers to the NCO Corps and to our great Country. I will attempt to provide as much information that I can within the next 5 pages of my paper. There...